1: describe the objective of tort law?
2: discuss the distinctions among negligent torts, intentional torts, and strict liability.
3: what forms of negligence are described in this chapter?
4: how does one distinguish between negligence and malpractice?
5: what elements must be proven in order to be successful in a negligence suit? Illustrate your answer with a case (the facts of the case can be hypothetical).
6: can a "duty to care" be established by statute or contract? Discuss your answer.
7: describe the categories of intentional torts.
8: what is the difference between assault and battery?
9: what is defamation of character? What two forms can it take? Give an example of each.
10: under what circumstances can a patient be maintained in a hospital against his or her will?
11: what is fraud? What three elements must be present to established fraud?
12: describe how a patient's privacy can be invaded.
13: what is the infliction of mental distress? Give an example.
14: what is products liability? Describe what legal theories an injured party can pursue when filing a lawsuit against a seller, manufacturer, or supplier of goods.
15: describe the defenses often used in a products liability case.